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Mindful Breathing Awareness for COPD

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Roberto P Benzo
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adults, age ≥ 40 years old
Clinical diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up the change from baseline on daily physical activity will be assessed at 3 and 6 month.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether adding a mindful breathing module to an existing home-based rehabilitation program can help COPD patients with breathlessness and anxiety.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 40 with COPD who have a history of smoking (at least 10 pack years). It's not suitable for those likely to drop out, unable to do mild exercise due to orthopedic or neurologic issues, have cognitive impairments, or live without cell service.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a mindful breathing module added to an existing home-based pulmonary rehab program. It aims to help COPD patients manage breathlessness and anxiety through guided mindful breathing practices and health coaching.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions are non-pharmaceutical and involve breathing exercises and coaching, significant side effects are not expected. However, some participants may experience discomfort or increased anxiety when learning new breathing techniques.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 40 years old or older.
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I have been diagnosed with COPD.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~the change from baseline of the crq will be assessed at 3 and 6 month.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the change from baseline of the crq will be assessed at 3 and 6 month. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire (CRQ)- Dyspnea Summary
Change in Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire (CRQ)- Emotions Summary
Secondary outcome measures
Change in daily Physical Activity- daily steps

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Home-base pulmonary rehabilitation with mindful breathing moduExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Subjects will complete in a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program and in addition will complete a mindful breathing practice using a module on a computer tablet.
Group II: Home-base pulmonary rehabilitationActive Control2 Interventions
Subjects will complete 12 week home-based pulmonary rehabilitation with health coaching
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Health coaching
2019
N/A
~2140
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program
2010
Completed Early Phase 1
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,206 Previous Clinical Trials
3,767,023 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
831 Previous Clinical Trials
668,873 Total Patients Enrolled
Minnesota HealthSolutions CorporationUNKNOWN

Media Library

Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04517500 — N/A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Research Study Groups: Home-base pulmonary rehabilitation, Home-base pulmonary rehabilitation with mindful breathing modu
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04517500 — N/A
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04517500 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Has the recruitment period for participants begun yet?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this trial is actively seeking patients. It was initially posted on August 6th 2021 and its latest update occurred on October 11th 2022."

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How many volunteers are engaged in this trial's activities?

"Affirmative. The data featured on clinicaltrials.gov states that this research endeavor, initially published on August 6th 2021, is presently looking for recruits. 140 patients are required from 1 medical establishment."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Minnesota
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
~16 spots leftby Apr 2025